Say what you want about the team, but Drew had great numbers in his junior season. And by great numbers, I mean 3. Three interceptions. We haven’t had a great passing quarterback in years, and in large part I think most of us rightfully blame the lack of a running game and Baby Jeff. CP7 and the FSU offense did an outstanding job last season, but for the sake of argument, we’re going to set that aside for right now.

In 2005, DW led the ACC in total passing yards (3208). Granted, he also led the ACC in total passing attempts (469). But still, A for effort. And he threw 18 picks in 05. In 2006 DW placed 5th in total yardage and threw 11 picks, which is actually in line with how many were thrown by the other ACC passing leaders. But in 2007, DW threw the exact same number of attempts as he did in 06 (318) but threw more completions. He threw three less touchdowns and less yardage, but dropped from 11 to just 3 interceptions. That was the best INT count in the ACC among starters. By far.

The main criticism many of us had of DW was his use of, or lack of, judgment. I think he showed in 2007 that, under proper coaching (ahem, Jimbo), he could develop into a fine quarterback. I really would have liked to see what he could have done in 2008. And given Ponder’s performance that year, I don’t think it would have mattered if DW repeated his 2007 numbers. Because in 2008, for the third year in a row, the FSU starting quarterback threw exactly 318 attempts. Only CP7 threw 13 picks, which was the most thrown during that three year period.

Just sayin. DW “could have been a contenda.” I hope he does well.

I don’t want to root against him, as I would love to see him succeed as much as possible. It just sucks that he’s on the most annoying team in the Arena league, and the bitter rival of my favorite team in said league.

Let us not forget our last ACC Championship came with Drew Weathford at QB. A Classic Seminole Victory!